Architects in action
Whether it’s working with mayors, collaborating with filmmakers or tackling key issues like rising water, natural disasters, sustainability and housing, architects are leading the way.
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Inclusive communities need to be designed that way
By Kathleen M. O’Donnell
The various spaces that make up a city— from our schools and hospitals to government buildings and cultural institutions — all shape our way of life. Civic leaders are responsible for ensuring public welfare, and a safe, comfortable built environment supports that mission.
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Giving new life to historic buildings leads to happier, healthier cities
By Kathleen M. O’Donnell
Almost every city in America has a historic building awaiting a rebirth. Whether it’s a 300-year-old church, a 19th century warehouse, or even a 1950’s gas station, there is potential for great new spaces in your community.
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How architects can help communities recover from disasters
By Steve Cimino
When Hurricane Katrina made landfall in August of 2005, it quickly became a force unparalleled in the history of modern disasters. Roughly 850,000 homes were destroyed or damaged, leaving countless residents with nowhere to go.
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